Coal Miners lunchbox

[adje]

I found this old lunch box the other day and the guy I bought it from(paid $5 for it) said it was a coal miners lunch box. after looking around on the web, I think I agree with him but cant find too much info on this exact one.  It is a wear ever model number 240. It is about 9 x 6 inches and made of aluminum. It is well worn and fairly dented but I think it looks cool.  Anyone know about what its worth?

[waywardangler]

I do not think it is 'specific' to coal miners.  Could have been used by anyone as a lunch box.  WearEver was/is a large manufacturer of aluminum utensils/products.

Similar 'coal miners' lunch boxes by different or unknown manufacturers are on the web listed from $15-30.  They are still for sale so I would think the value is less or the demand is not there at the listed prices.

[winffup]

There's one for sale (same thing, wearever 240) on Worthpoint. I'm not signed up with them so I can't see the price. But here's the link

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-wear-ever-aluminum-miners-lunch-pail-box

[KC]

All parts there, minor damage $20 - $15.  Pristine $30 - $40